Write an Email — scored sample answer
Your local gym recently replaced several treadmills with new models…
2.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
This email attempts to convey issues with new gym equipment but is hindered by frequent grammatical errors and limited vocabulary. While the message is understandable, the language accuracy and syntactic variety need significant improvement.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
15 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
2.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Attempts to provide specific examples of issues
- Clearly states a request for action — “I would like to request a maintenence for the treadmills if possible.”
To improve
- Lack of detail regarding the impact on workout routine Try: I was unable to set my workout program, which significantly disrupted my routine.
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